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Movie Night Fundraiser

9/5/2025

 
Fundraiser poster.
"Calling all trails enthusiasts to join us for the screening of the film The Way, My Way.  The film is described as "a charming and true story about a self-centered Australian man who decides to walk the 800-kilometer  [Camino] trail, ultimately finding a transformative experience".   ​

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Our Website's New Look

27/4/2025

 
Poster for the SWT website modernization at Applied Research Day.
The students presented their work at the Applied Research Day showcase.
You may have noticed the new look and content on our website! This revamp was done in collaboration with students from the Interactive Media Design program at Algonquin College. Through the hard work of the four students —  Nathan Templeton (Team Lead), Nhu Ly (Team Second), Jessica Radul, and Olaitan Edun, we updated our website, improving the flow of communication to trail users, local volunteers, funders, and other trail associations. SWT board members, Laura Wesley and Ken Bouchard worked alongside the students, providing photos, feedback, and ensuring the updates captured the spirit of our well-loved community trails. For information about news, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events, follow us on Facebook.

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Our contribution to La Peche’s efforts to combat climate change

23/4/2025

 
Poster showing Ken Bouchard holding a power tool.Choosing electric tools is one way we are doing our part to combat climate change.




​Last fall we met a goal set 3 years ago - to transition all of our tools from gas to electric powered. We didn’t do it all at once. Over time, as we needed new things, we chose the ones that were electric. Tools needed for building boardwalks, clearing trails or cutting branches or sign posts include skill saws, impact drivers, leaf blowers, chain saws, grinders, and lawn mowers. We are proud to say all of these, save one large chainsaw, are now electric!


Another benefit of battery operated tools is that they are portable. Portable tools allow us to do the work in the field rather than needing a workshop. We primarily use the Makita brand as the same batteries serve all of the equipment, which allows us to carry less with us on the trails. This is one way that we are doing our part to lower carbon emissions in our community.


Irene's Fave Trail

25/3/2025

 
 Irene Richardson’s grandkids enjoying the trails at Hendricks Farm behind Fairbairn House.
Irene Richardson’s grandkids enjoying the trails at Hendricks Farm behind Fairbairn House.
The Fairbairn House Hendrick Trail may officially be just 1.8 km long, with an estimated walking time of 30 minutes, but when you're exploring it with four grandkids, all bets are off. We easily cover at least 4 km, and our adventure stretches well beyond an hour—sometimes two!

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Laura's Fave Trail

23/3/2025

 
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Locals make art for the squirrels and fellow passers-by.
My favourite trail is one where I get hot enough to swim afterwards. That said, this is my favourite trail in all seasons. I can choose a different route every time, keeping it new and exciting even though I’ve walked there many, many times.

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Ken's Fave Trail

23/3/2025

 
Ken Bouchard walks the stone stairs he installed with fellow volunteers on the lower red trail at Hendricks Park, which is possibly his favourite trail. If one were to have such a thing.
Ken Bouchard walks the stone stairs he installed with fellow volunteers on the lower red trail at Hendricks Park, which is possibly his favourite trail. If one were to have such a thing.
My inner discussion about my favourite trail goes like this:
We have 9. It’s like “who is my favourite grandchild…” 
I have 9 of them too.

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Ken Bouchard celebrates 65 years of trail building!

21/3/2025

 
Ken Bouchard  celebrating 65 years of building his trail

This is a personal account from Ken of how he got involved in trail building.

When I first moved here, I used to go walking with Tom Ryan, who started the Wakefield Walkers. But when I go in the woods, I like the peace and quiet. The talking drove me crazy! I always like to stay at the end where it was quiet. I’m always the sweep!

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Meandering On The Radio

9/6/2024

 
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In the lead up to World Trails Day 2024, we had the honour of being interviewed by Susan Johnston on their radio program CKCU's Friday Special Blend. Ken Bouchard, Board President, and Laura Wesley, Communications Director for the non-profit organization, share stories about how they got involved in Sentiers Wakefield Trails and what it means to them.

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See it? Tell us!

9/6/2024

 
Overgrown weeds in soil.
If you see something on the trail - a tree branch down, a muddy patch, a broken piece on a bridge or boardwalk - please let us know! Email us at [email protected] with a photo and the location and we'll get out, usually within the week, to fix it up.

2024 Story Walk

7/6/2024

 
This year's book is
The 2024 storybook is "The Darkest Dark" by Chris Hadfield!
TD Summer Reading Club's StoryWalk book this year is "The Darkest Dark" by one of Canada's most inspiring people - Chris Hadfield!

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